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Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns have suddenly become the topic of league-wide discussions ahead of the NBA trade deadline. As time continues to tick closer to Thursday’s deadline, Durant’s future with the Suns is suddenly very much in question. What many are left wondering around the league is how exactly we got here with […]

The Phoenix Suns (25-24) conclude their four-game road trip Wednesday night against the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder (39-9). However, they will be without star forward Kevin Durant, who has been ruled out due to a left ankle sprain. Senior NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Wednesday that league sources informed him Durant will not play. […]

We’ve already seen one massive blockbuster trade involving two of the NBA’s top players, Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, take place, and now rumors are suggesting that Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant could be on the move next. However, it doesn’t look like the Dallas Mavericks or Houston Rockets will be the ones acquiring […]

The buzz surrounding a Kevin Durant trade is only getting louder with the 2025 NBA trade deadline just a day away. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reports that the Golden State Warriors are going all out for a Durant reunion, and Jake Fischer writes at The Stein Line that there’s a “rising belief” a KD trade really […]

The Golden State Warriors continue to evaluate all of their options to improve their immediate outlook ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. In doing so, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, once a two-time Finals MVP with the Warriors, has rapidly emerged as Golden State’s main priority ahead of the deadline, multiple league sources […]

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been a part of a lot of star-studded duos and trios during his time in the NBA, and now he has a new running mate. Irving will be teaming up with former Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant sent a touching message to Devin Booker, who became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer against the Portland Trail Blazers. Booker, who is currently in his tenth season with the organization, has had a remarkable career in the Valley of the Sun. The former Kentucky standout has been a four-time All-Star […]

The Houston Rockets have ascended into the contending tier of the NBA, and it’s thanks in large part to the incredible development from their young core led by Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Jalen Green, just to name a few. But the Rockets could very well cement themselves as a contender for the Larry O’Brien […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been one of the most active teams during this trade season, and they may have more moves in store. After making multiple trades to completely retool their roster, the Mavericks could be looking to bring in another star player to pair with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a shocking move over the weekend when they traded star guard Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. The Mavericks wanted to upgrade on defense and didn’t feel comfortable paying Doncic a supermax contract extension this upcoming offseason, so instead they decided to pivot to another star. Now, […]

The trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns continue to intensify on Tuesday. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the current All-Star has been downgraded to doubtful against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. After playing an overtime game on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers, the move comes as a shock. […]

If you thought that the NBA trade deadline fireworks show was bound to die down after the blockbuster deal that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks, don’t be so sure just yet. Not only did a three-teamer involving De’Aaron Fox and Zach LaVine come not even 24 hours later, […]

Kevin Durant is one of the most accomplished players in NBA history. His accolades and records speak for themselves. Despite being 36 years old and suffering a torn Achilles in 2019, Durant has continued to look like one of the best players in the league, and it doesn’t appear he is slowing down anytime soon. […]

The Golden State Warriors are running out of time to do something ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, with the team currently sitting at 25-24 more than halfway through the campaign. Star point guard Stephen Curry has hit a bit of a slump over the last couple of weeks, and it hasn’t helped that the […]

Time is ticking for teams to get a deal done before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. Among the many teams looking to make a significant upgrade, the Golden State Warriors continue to be at the front of the line when it comes to making a move. In their efforts to get Stephen Curry more […]

Ever since Klay Thompson moved on to the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors have been looking for another star to pair with Stephen Curry. They’ve been linked to seemingly every big name on the trade market, and a blockbuster deal seems inevitable ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Stars are being moved left […]

In the immediate aftermath of the massive trades made across the NBA this past weekend involving the likes of Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, De’Aaron Fox, and Zach LaVine, the Golden State Warriors are aggressively pursuing a second star to pair with Stephen Curry before the NBA trade deadline, league sources told ClutchPoints. The Warriors have […]

Kevin Durant is the latest superstar involved in trade discussions. The Phoenix Suns’ lone All-Star has been targeted by some teams before Thursday’s trade deadline. Most notably, the Warriors are rumored to try and trade for Kevin Durant before the deadline, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. However, if a deal were to be […]

There has already been a ton of superstar movement at this NBA trade deadline. DeAaron Fox is headed to San Antonio, Zach LaVine is headed to Sacramento and Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis are swapping places out west. Now, the Golden State Warriors are trying to get in on the action. The Warriors were making […]

Before the closing hours of Feb. 1, 2025, a Luka Doncic trade seemed impossible. As one of the best players in the NBA at only age 25, it was widely assumed that the star point guard was untradeable, and fans believed that the Dallas Mavericks would laugh in the face of any general manager trying […]

Mike Budenholzer said it, even Devin Booker said it, and now Kevin Durant expresses his support for his fellow Phoenix Suns star. Although Booker explained how the All-Star Game should be expanded, it doesn’t negate his not being a part of it. Still, Durant, much like his head coach, explained how and unfortunately why his […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was just as shocked as anyone else by the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. Durant reacted on the bench during a game Saturday night for Phoenix against the Portland Trail Blazers. The news broke during the game, and Durant’s reaction was caught on camera. KD and Beal’s reaction to the Luka […]

During the Phoenix Suns’ 130-105 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night, Kevin Durant was seen engaging in a brief but fiery exchange with Hall of Famer Gary Payton Sr., who was in attendance at Chase Center to support his son, Warriors guard Gary Payton II. The exchange quickly gained attention after a […]

It feels that every time Kevin Durant steps on the court for the Phoenix Suns, something magical happens. After former teammate Kyrie Irving dropped a heartwarming take on Durant approaching 30,000 points, he made some more history before that mark. For the first time since 2006, he’s made 4+ 3-pointers in 5 straight games. The […]

Kevin Durant had plenty to say on and off the court Friday night as the Phoenix Suns dominated the Golden State Warriors 130-105 at Chase Center. The Suns’ star forward not only helped his team secure an emphatic win, but he also engaged in a heated back-and-forth with Hall of Famer Gary Payton Sr., who […]

When Brittney Griner and Kevin Durant crossed paths in 2023, it sparked a special moment. The former Phoenix Mercury center and current Phoenix Suns forward shared that moment ahead of Durant’s first game in Phoenix. After spending the previous four seasons with the Brooklyn Nets, he was traded to the Suns. Since then, he’s continued […]

The Phoenix Suns have been a mixed bag as of late, at times looking like legitimate contenders and at others appearing listless, including in Wednesday’s home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game was a rematch of last year’s first round playoff series between the two teams, which Minnesota won in a clean four game […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is one step closer to 30000 points, and Kyrie Irving is all for it. The former teammates have always had nice things to say about one another. Their relationship stems deeper than friendship. It’s a brotherhood. For instance, Durant and Irving dominated in Brooklyn. Although the record wasn’t what it […]

Trades are some of the most exciting events in the NBA. They often allow players to have a change in scenery. Some of which can change the NBA championship landscape altogether. But while some trades are expected, others would catch everyone off guard. Here are the 10 most unexpected trades involving an NBA superstar. Check […]

The Phoenix Suns will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday during the final game of a three-game homestand. Injuries will play a big role in this game, as Suns forward Kevin Durant is questionable with a left thumb injury. So, is Durant playing? As of writing this, there’s no certainty about how the injury […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is known for his elite shot-making ability. On Monday night, he surpassed NBA legend Tim Duncan on one of the NBA’s all-time lists. Heading into the Suns’ matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, Durant went into the matchup with 10,284 field goals made as he sat 15th on the all-time […]

The Phoenix Suns have shown some signs of life over the last week or so, winners of four out of their last five games to push themselves back over the .500 mark on the season. Kevin Durant has continued to play elite level basketball after recently being named to yet another All-Star team, and the […]

PHOENIX — Throughout the 2024-25 Phoenix Suns season, head coach Mike Budenholzer continues to be amazed by Kevin Durant. Although the latter has won his fair share of championships, MVPs, and Finals MVPs, he remains committed to the game of basketball. Most recently, Durant was named a starter in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Once […]

NBA legend Paul Pierce still has eyes on events going on in the league, recently making a trade proposal that sees Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant return to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Pierce collaborated with former teammate Kevin Garnett on their latest episode of the Ticket and the Truth podcast. He explained to Garnett why […]

Amid the Oklahoma City Thunder’s best regular season in over a decade, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant delivered a what-if scenario involving his former team. Former Thunder veteran Derek Fisher went down memory lane recently, and Durant followed suit in a recent Out The Mud Podcast episode. Sitting alongside former Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen […]

Kevin Durant took the floor before a sellout crowd in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Two years removed from the trade that sent him to the Suns and crushed the Nets’ title hopes, he said playing at Barclays Center remains a special experience. “I just try to come here and put a show on and be the […]

Playing 11 games in 19 days is tough for some, but not for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. Following Wednesday’s 108-84 win over the Brooklyn Nets, it marked another game during those 19 days. After Durant fired back at critics for his longevity, this is another perfect instance of it. He’s played every game thus […]

Kevin Durant’s stint with the Brooklyn Nets shows how quickly things can change in the NBA. In 2021, the Nets looked like the favorite to win it all; instead, thanks to Durant’s huge shoe size, they were unable to knock out the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA playoffs. And then during the 2022-23 season, it […]

When the Brooklyn Nets formed the trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden, the prevailing thought was they were a championship contender. What followed was one of the most disappointing stretches in recent Nets history, with all three ultimately being traded. Kevin Durant made his return to the Nets arena on Wednesday along […]